This is a tasty starter for any meal. Combining whisky and cream makes for a very rich sauce. Quantities are sufficient for six people. Ingredients: 12 ounces (375g) shelled prawns 5 fluid ounces (150ml or generous half cup) double cream 2 tablespoons whisky 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 ounces (60g or half stick)...
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Traditional Scottish Recipes – Potato Soup
As in Ireland, potatoes became a staple of the diet of Scotland and was used in many recipes. Here is a recipe for a thick and hearty soup made from this ubiquitous vegetable. Ingredients: 1 medium onion or leek, finely chopped 3 stalks celery, finely chopped 3 medium-sized potatoes peeled and diced Cup of...
Traditional Scottish Recipes – Pickled Onions
For many people in Scotland a dish of fried fish and chips (French fries) would not be complete without a pickled onion. Since they are stored in glass jars they are not easily obtained by mail order. So here is a simple way of making pickled onions for yourself. Ingredients: 4 pounds small onions...
Traditional Scottish Recipes – Kedgeree
Curry powder in a traditional Scottish recipe? Yes, apparently it was a Scottish regiment serving in India that married local curry with smoked fish. "Finnan haddies" (smoked haddock from Glen Finnan in Scotland) are the best but most smoked fish is satisfactory. Ingredients (to serve four people): 2 fillets of smoked haddock, bones and...
Traditional Scottish Recipes – Ham and Haddie Pie
Bacon and smoked haddock (haddies) go very well together in this tasty pie. The quantities are sufficient for four people. Ingredients: 12 ounces (375g) smoked haddock 4 ounces (125g or half cup) chopped bacon 8 ounces (250g) tomatoes, sliced 2 ounces (60g or half a stick) grated Scottish cheddar cheese (or similar) Small quantity...
Traditional Scottish Recipes – Finnan Haddie
There are references to smoked fish in Scotland going back to the 16th century. James Boswell wrote about them in the 18th century, mentioning that Scottish smoked fish could be obtained in London. But these were heavily smoked (as a preservative) and a bit tough. In the late 19th century, as fast transportation by...
Traditional Scottish Recipes – Cullen Skink
The name of this rich, tasty soup comes from the fishing village of Cullen, in Morayshire. "Skink" is a soup made originally from a shin of beef. But in this case, the main ingredient is smoked haddock. Ingredients: A large smoked haddock (weighing around 2 lb) 1 medium onion, finely chopped. 1½ pints (900ml)...
Traditional Scottish Recipes – Corned Beef Soufflé
Combining corned beef and eggs creates a nourishing, low-cost dish. The quantities below are sufficient for two people Ingredients: 6oz/175g lean corned beef Small can of tomatoes, drained 1 large onion, sliced 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons tomato juice Pinch of mixed herbs Method: Slice the corned beef and layer onions and tomatoes, sprinkled...
Traditional Scottish Recipes – Carrot and Orange Soup
You could always open a can of carrot and orange soup but it would not taste nearly as good as this freshly made variety! And of course you can adjust the ingredients to get exactly the flavour you want. Ingredients: 1 chopped onion 1lb/450 grams sliced carrots 2 ozs (65 grams or ½ stick)...
Traditional Scottish Recipes – Baked Salmon with Tarragon
Baking salmon in kitchen foil seals in the juices and flavour of the fish and the tarragon. The quantities below are sufficient for people. Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets 1 small, finely chopped onion 2 slices of thin bacon, diced 3 ounces (90g or ¾ stick) butter Quarter teaspoon dried tarragon 2 tablespoons lemon juice...
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